Guest Author: Ron Cottick, CPC, CHRM
Website: http://jobsearch-rsc.blogspot.com

When you are in JOB SEARCH mode you should have a plan. That plan should compliment your goal of, finding a job. Without a plan you are likely to wander aimlessly though whatever your process may be and will be less efficient, effective and your chances of success will be hindered. Have a plan, work your plan and embrace the success you will achieve from your plan. Think of these 5 P’s as very pertinent to your JOB SEARCH and remember them: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance!

I wrote a BLOG recently; JOB SEARCH! When the shoe drops, you go into JOB SEARCH mode. In this BLOG I referenced the 5 P’s and putting together a plan. I also wrote a BLOG on; JOB SEARCH! The RECRUITER; how to chose the best RECRUITER or become your own! In this BLOG I referenced how you could work your JOB SEARCH, as a RECRUITER would recruit, in essence, becoming your own recruiter. Both of these BLOG’s can be viewed at: http://jobsearch-rsc.blogspot.com In addition to the valuable information both of these BLOG’s contain their common purpose is to provoke thought. Provoking thought for planning, taking control of your JOB SEARCH and having knowledge to run an affective JOB SEARCH serves that purpose. You really should have a plan and work it. Knowing something about the recruiting process and how to work it will enhance your results!

Here are 12 steps, with definition, to guide you through the process:

1. Recruiters define a recruiting target (candidate)
a. Recruiters do this by going over the requirements of the position, knowing what the client wants, determining the qualifications and developing a profile of the ideal candidate
b. OBJECTIVE:
i. To know what the best skills, experience and attributes the candidates will have that the client will be interested in

1. You should define a job target (company)
a. Do this by doing RESEARCH on the competitive companies of your employer, research contacts, do social networking (linkedin, Face Book, etc.) and determine companies having positions or to contact looking for a position that best suits your background and interests
b. OBJECTIVE:
i. Find companies with positions or to look at for positions with and contact them to interest them in your background

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